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Cornerstone Licensing

Cornerstone Licensing is a licensing and compliance firm that helps financial services and other regulated businesses get licensed and stay licensed across the United States. Founded in 1998, with 28 years in business, we pair dedicated licensing specialists with the Atlas platform to handle applications, renewals, and ongoing filings from a single relationship.

Company facts

Legal name
Cornerstone Licensing
Founded
1998
Years in business
28
Headquarters
925 North Point Parkway, Suite 470, Alpharetta, GA, 30005, US
Phone
770-587-4595
Email
marketing@cornerstonelicensing.com
Website
https://cornerstonelicensing.com
Service area
United States

About

Cornerstone Licensing is a team of licensing specialists who have completed over 525,000 filings across all 50 states, US territories, and cities, with nearly 30 years of experience focused on a single problem: making multi-state licensing painless for financial services and fintech companies.

  • Over 525,000 filings completed across all 50 states, US territories, and cities
  • Direct relationships with state agencies in all 50 jurisdictions
  • Atlas compliance platform: every license, bond, and renewal in one place
  • Dedicated specialists assigned to every account

What we do

We handle licensing and the compliance work around it under one relationship. Each service below has a dedicated page.

  • Lending Licensing

    Consumer and commercial lender licenses across every state, plus renewals, amendments, and ongoing compliance filings.

  • Mortgage Licensing

    Mortgage company, broker, and loan originator licensing through NMLS, handled end to end by our filings team.

  • Money Transmitter

    Money transmitter licensing in all 50 states, including surety bonds, net worth planning, and quarterly reporting.

  • Debt Collection

    Debt collection, debt buying, and ARM licensing in every jurisdiction that requires it, with renewals tracked in Atlas.

Who we serve

We help businesses with:

  • Licensing
  • Business formation
  • Registered agent
  • Resident manager
  • Background check

How we work

Faster licenses, less effort on your side, fewer mistakes, and fewer headaches. It is the way we combine experienced specialists, intentional AI, and the Atlas platform across one sequenced process.

  1. 1

    Discover. We connect you with independent attorneys to pin down which licenses you need.

  2. 2

    Prepare. Your licensing specialist assembles each application; our software handles the repetitive work.

  3. 3

    Review. That same specialist reviews every filing before it reaches a regulator.

  4. 4

    Approve. We submit, track each application, and keep you posted until the license is granted.

  5. 5

    Renew. We file every renewal ahead of its deadline in Atlas so licenses stay current.

Read the full method: The Cornerstone Way

The Atlas platform

Atlas is where every license, bond, and renewal lives in one secure view, updated in real time as we work, with a named specialist behind it.

  • Every license, bond, and renewal in one place
  • Due dates tracked so nothing lapses
  • Records and coverage map ready to download

Proof points

In business since
1998
Years of experience
28
Filings completed
525,000+
Human review
Every submission reviewed by a specialist

Frequently asked questions

What is Cornerstone Licensing?
Cornerstone Licensing is a licensing and compliance firm founded in 1998. We help financial services and other regulated businesses get licensed and stay licensed across the United States, with more than 525,000 filings completed.
What services do you provide?
Multi-state licensing and renewals, plus the compliance work around it: surety bonds, business insurance, registered agent service, background checks, and business formation, all under one relationship.
Where do you operate?
We file across all 50 states, US territories, and cities, with direct relationships with state agencies in every jurisdiction.
How do I get started or reach a specialist?
Start an application or contact us through the website. A real person responds within one business day. You can also call 770-587-4595 or email marketing@cornerstonelicensing.com.

Contact

  • Phone: 770-587-4595
  • Email: marketing@cornerstonelicensing.com
  • Address: 925 North Point Parkway, Suite 470, Alpharetta, GA, 30005, US
  • Website: https://cornerstonelicensing.com

Start an application or talk to a specialist